substance
Translation
substance, material, essence, importance
Examples
The police found an illegal substance.
The police found an illegal substance.
Her argument lacked substance.
Her argument lacked substance.
Grammar Patterns
a ((adjective)) substance a type of solid, liquid or gas The box contained a strange white substance.
of substance of importance or value His speech was of little substance.
Similar Words
Synonyms: material, matter, essence; Antonyms: form, appearance, nothingness
Etymology
From Latin 'substantia' meaning 'being, essence', from 'substare' which means 'to stand under'.
Memory Tips
Think of what 'stands under' the surface or appearance – the real, solid stuff.